UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LIBRARIES – TWIN CITIES
CAMPUS
http://www.lib.umn.edu/
Coordinated Educational
Services Librarians
3 Openings
The University of
Minnesota is engaged in a strategic process, strengthening its position as a top
public research university. Important themes emerging from the process include
student engagement and research
opportunities, interdisciplinary-collaboration, integration of writing in the
curriculum, and new approaches to Honors programs.
In order to better position the
Libraries within the University’s planning, a new department, Coordinated
Educational Services (CES), is being created within the Academic Programs
Division of the University Libraries. The Libraries are
looking for three innovative and energetic individuals to complete a current
staff of six librarians and para-professionals.
This new department will be on
the cutting edge of the development and coordination of library tools and
services used by faculty, students, and staff across campus.
Core products and services under the CES umbrella include learning
spaces, digital reference, instruction/orientation, online tools, and
multicultural outreach. CES will also provide
Libraries’ staff with consultation, training and assistance in development of
discipline-based instructional literacy programs and digital tools.
Required qualifications
include a Masters' degree from an ALA accredited library school or an advanced
degree with relevant experience; excellent communication, presentation and
interpersonal skills; demonstrated creativity, initiative and self-direction;
ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities; ability to work
both independently and in cooperation with colleagues and library users in a
service-oriented, collaborative environment; skills in at least some portion of
the skill set listed above. Preferred qualifications
include experience developing information literacy programs and/or librarian
training in information literacy; experience developing working partnerships
with campus staff and other campus communities; experience in integrating new
technologies into the delivery of information services; basic familiarity with
computer programming strong web development skills; demonstrated involvement in
professional activities.
For complete description,
qualifications, and to apply, go to
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.
Jerome
"The great and glorious
masterpiece of man is how to live with a purpose."
Montaigne
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Jerome Offord, Jr., MS, MLS
Director of Diversity Initiatives
Association of Research Libraries
21 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
Office: (202) 296-2296
Fax: (202) 872-0884
Efax: (202) 318-8991
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